Climateworks Foundation
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Visit www.climateworks.orgAbout Climateworks Foundation
ClimateWorks is a catalyst for accelerating climate progress, driving bold solutions that benefit people and the planet. We connect funders and implementing organizations worldwide to create and scale transformative solutions across sectors and geographies, achieving faster, greater impact together.
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To end the climate crisis by amplifying the power of philanthropy.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyClimateworks Foundation is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 262303250. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for science & technology charities in United States. The organization reports $351M in annual revenue. 118 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Climateworks Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.
Climateworks Foundation is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Climateworks Foundation has $351M in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 55% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Climateworks Foundation is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $351M in annual revenue. The organization has 118 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Climateworks Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Climateworks Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 55%. Visit the Climateworks Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
ClimateWorks is a catalyst for accelerating climate progress, driving bold solutions that benefit people and the planet. We connect funders and implementing organizations worldwide to create and scale transformative solutions across sectors and geographies, achieving faster, greater impact together. Climateworks Foundation is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Climateworks Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 55%. Its annual revenue of $351M is well above the peer average of $14M.
Yes, donations to Climateworks Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Climateworks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 262303250, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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CLIMATEWORKS FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Officers & trustees (25)
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Sentiment
NeutralPhilanthropy and the future of food security - Atlantic Council
ASEAN unites to shape inclusive pathways for clean manufacturing - Climateworks Centre
New buildings in Northern Australia | publications - Climateworks Centre
ClimateWorks Foundation is Hiring a Communications Manager – March 2026 (Remote) - Global South Opportunities
UN Launches Energy Transition for SE Asia Growth - Mirage News
Ocean Climate Dialogue focuses on advancing effective blue carbon governance - Climateworks Centre
Net zero trends for businesses in 2026 - Climateworks Centre
Building our future event series – The business of net zero - Climateworks Centre
Climateworks Centre decarbonisation scenarios 2023: About the modelling - Climateworks Centre
Sea of opportunity: The role of ocean mitigation in Indonesia’s decarbonisation - Climateworks Centre
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 118 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Climateworks Foundation
- What is Climateworks Foundation?
- Climateworks Foundation is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Francisco, United States. ClimateWorks is a catalyst for accelerating climate progress, driving bold solutions that benefit people and the planet. We connect funders and implementing organizations worldwide to create and scale transformative solutions across sectors and geographies, achieving faster, greater impact together.
- When was Climateworks Foundation founded?
- Climateworks Foundation was founded in 2008.
- Who leads Climateworks Foundation?
- Helen Mountford serves as President And CEO.
- Where is Climateworks Foundation located?
- Headquartered in San Francisco, United States.
- What is Climateworks Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Climateworks Foundation trustworthy?
- Climateworks Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Climateworks Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 262303250.
- What is Climateworks Foundation's website?
- http://www.climateworks.org